Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, announced the appointment of Ms Maria Sofianos as Magistrate with effect from 1 November 2022.

This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee.  

The Governor said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Sofianos’ appointment as Magistrate following consultation with the Chief Justice and the recommendation of the Judicial & Legal Services Committee. Ms Sofianos is highly qualified to take on the challenges of this role, not only from her experience as an Acting Magistrate but also from her wider legal experience as a Crown Counsel.  I wish Ms Sofianos well in her new position.”